The Brink of War

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The Brink of War

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President Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals--or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting from advisors, intelligence agencies, and history itself, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.

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Todd Gilchrist

TheWrap

6h

Gunn’s lacking aptitude as a first-time feature director limits the drama that can be wrung out of two men — even these two men — bickering in a room with one another over the fate of humanity.

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Peter Travers

The Travers Take

1d

2/4

Jeff Daniels is Reagan and Jared Harris is Gorbachev. And 40 years after their nuclear summit comes a super-stodgy movie reminder that has all the visual punch of a book on tape.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

1d

3/5

An on-the-nose paean to good ol’ boy diplomacy that’s nevertheless enjoyable—and worth heeding.

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Patrick McDonald

HollywoodChicago.com

9h

4/5

Nicely done historical overview that despite the Reagan love, manages to create empathy through great performances – Jeff Daniels in particular brings a humanity to Ronnie – and some stellar cinema. Mr Gorbachev, tear down our perceptions!

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Keith Garlington

Keith & the Movies

15h

4/5

With “The Brink of War”, writer-director Michael Russell Gunn chronicles the Reykjavík Summit, offering fascinating historical and political perspectives into the talks, their ultimate collapse, and the shaky trust that grew between the two leaders.

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Michael Cook

KLRT-TV

16h

7.5/10

If you're a big history buff, this movie is for you.

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Timothy C

3h

Very good film. See it!

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Jeanie

7h

Excellent! An accurate portrayal of a pivotal moment of history. Take your children so they can see what is scarcely taught.

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Jamie

8h

Actors were amazing. I felt like I was watching Reagan and Gorbachev. Such and amazing story and one that everyone needs to see

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Dale C

8h

Did not know what to expect and exceeded my expectations by intense negotiations and drama.

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Tim M

8h

Great accurate history ! There’s moments you forget your watching actors! Enjoyed by our whole group of various ages.

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Inna

10h

Great movie. I remember this period of time. Very nicely done ! Thank you !😍

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President Reagan races against time to salvage a deal with Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev that could dismantle nuclear arsenals--or ignite disaster. With pressure mounting from advisors, intelligence agencies, and history itself, every word spoken brings the world closer to peace... or destruction.

Director: Michael Russell Gunn
Producer: John Logan Pierson, Sidney Kimmel, Matt Aragachi, Christopher Hammond, Tyler Zacharia, John Logan Pierson, Michael Russell Gunn
Screenwriter: Michael Russell Gunn
Distributor: Angel Studios
Production Co: SK Global, Designed Epic, 2521 Entertainment
Rating: PG (Language|Thematic Elements|Smoking)
Genre: Drama, History, Mystery & Thriller, War
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 14, 2026, Wide
Runtime: 1h 57m

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